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Orange chicken vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between orange chicken and lasagne?

  • Orange chicken is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and choline, while lasagne is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Orange chicken's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 15% higher.
  • Lasagne has 3 times less vitamin K than orange chicken. Orange chicken has 24.4µg of vitamin K, while lasagne has 7µg.
  • Lasagne is lower in cholesterol.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.2% 18% 35% 14% 31% 56% 72% 11% 93%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 17% 27% 30% 24% 49% 49% 25% 87%
Contains more IronIron +32.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 25% 21% 1.5% 11% 51% 67% 60% 53% 25% 61% 7.5% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.3% 14% 17% 0% 18% 17% 29% 19% 28% 41% 18% 18% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +248.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 29% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.422 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.348 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1305.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 51% 3% 3%
Starch: 10.5 g
Sucrose: 12.3 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2177.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +47.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +55.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~9.83g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange chicken Lasagne
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange chicken Lasagne DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.433g 38%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 7µg 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 17mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1mg 0.323mg 14%
Protein 14.46g 7.28g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.59mg 1.528mg 13%
Fats 12.68g 4.92g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.074mg 11%
Sodium 553mg 373mg 8%
Choline 66.1mg 23.2mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.122mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 88mg 7%
Calories 262kcal 135kcal 6%
Copper 0.042mg 0.09mg 5%
Manganese 0.087mg 0.193mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.33µg 5%
Fiber 0.8g 1.7g 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.474g 1.758g 4%
Vitamin A 75µg 41µg 4%
Iron 0.94mg 0.71mg 3%
Zinc 1.13mg 0.87mg 2%
Carbs 22.46g 15.36g 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.5mg 2%
Selenium 17.1µg 15.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 1.07mg 0.85mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.66g 13.66g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 209mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 13.6g 3.11g N/A
Starch 10.5g 9.83g 0%
Trans fat 0.053g 0.196g N/A
Saturated fat 2.422g 2.348g 0%
Tryptophan 0.113mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.576mg 0.219mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.001mg 0.578mg 0%
Lysine 1.058mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.34mg 0.164mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.51mg 0.329mg 0%
Valine 0.614mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0.183mg 0%
Fructose 0.67g 1.04g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g 0.026g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g 0.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange chicken Lasagne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Orange chicken
18%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Orange chicken
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/nutrients
  2. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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